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EPA Issues Revised Proposed Registration Decision of Fluazaindolizine to Address Exposures to Endangered Species and Their Critical Habitats
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 24, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising its proposed registration decision for fluazaindolizine, a new pesticide active ingredient for agricultural use, to include EPA’s new analysis of the pesticide’s potential effects to federally endangered and threatened (listed) species and their designated critical habitats.
EPA Holding Virtual Preparatory Meeting for SACC Review of Draft Documents Related to Cumulative Risk Assessment Under TSCA
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
On April 24, 2023, EPA will hold a virtual public preparatory meeting for the Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) members, ad hoc reviewers, and the public to comment on and ask questions regarding the scope and clarity of the draft charge questions to be used for the May 8-11, 2023, review of two draft documents related to cumulative risk assessment under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
EPA Proposes Registration of New Pesticide for Use on Rice
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released for public comment its proposed registration decision for granular pesticide products containing the new active ingredient pyraclonil to control weeds in water-seeded rice in California.
EPA Establishes First Pesticide Tolerance for Hemp
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 18, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established the first pesticide tolerance for hemp.
EPA Calls for Applications for the 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Awards.
EPA Publishes Updated Registration Review Schedule
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is releasing an updated registration review schedule for the next three years to provide a roadmap and advance notice of actions for stakeholders.
EPA Releases Final Biological Evaluation for Effects of Sulfoxaflor on Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released its final biological evaluation (BE) and its response to comments received on the draft BE. Sulfoxaflor is an insecticide used on a variety of crops to target difficult pests such as aphids and tarnished plant bugs (lygus).
EPA Seeking Public Nominations for Experts to Serve as Ad Hoc Reviewers for Analysis of Atrazine Ecological Risks
By EPA Newswire Report | Apr 13, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking public nominations of scientific and technical experts for consideration to serve as ad hoc reviewers assisting the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) with the review of the Agency’s analysis and assessment of ecological risk from atrazine use.
EPA Requests Nominations for SACC Review of Draft Supplement to the 1,4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
By EPA Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
EPA Requests Nominations for SACC Review of Draft Supplement to the 1,4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation Under TSCA
Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure
By EPA Newswire Reports | Mar 24, 2023
Upcoming Spanish-Language Webinars: Learn About Reducing Lead Exposure